A.
Watch every single task the new nurse performs.
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B.
Assign the most difficult patients to the new nurse to test her skills.
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C.
Be available as a resource and provide regular, constructive feedback.
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D.
Assume the new nurse knows everything and provide no supervision.
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A.
Right Task, Right Circumstance, Right Person, Right Direction/Communication, and Right Supervision/Evaluation.
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B.
Right Patient, Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Route, and Right Time.
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C.
Right Plan, Right Organization, Right Staff, Right Direction, and Right Control.
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D.
Right Leader, Right Follower, Right Situation, Right Motivation, and Right Outcome.
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A.
Performing an initial admission assessment on a new patient.
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B.
Administering intravenous (IV) antibiotics.
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C.
Assisting a stable post-operative patient with ambulation to the bathroom.
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D.
Developing the nursing care plan for a patient with complex needs.
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A.
See and interpret complex clinical data accurately.
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B.
Articulate a clear and inspiring future for the team or unit that goes beyond day-to-day tasks.
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C.
Manage the daily schedule with perfect efficiency.
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D.
Strictly enforce all hospital policies without exception.
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A.
Assign all tasks without consulting the team members.
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B.
Allow the team to function without any direction or supervision.
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C.
Invite team members to contribute to decisions about patient care assignments.
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D.
Offer rewards for good performance and punishment for poor performance.
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A.
Ignores a conflict between two staff nurses, assuming it will resolve itself.
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B.
Recognizes her own anxiety during a crisis and takes a deep breath before giving instructions.
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C.
Makes all decisions for the team without asking for input to save time.
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D.
Shares confidential patient information to build rapport with her team.
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A.
A manager is assigned a formal position, while a leader can emerge informally.
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B.
Leaders focus on budgets and staffing, while managers focus on vision and inspiration.
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C.
All managers are leaders, but not all leaders are managers.
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D.
Leadership is about controlling complexity, while management is about coping with change.
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